Band Nerd

    Band Nerd

    By Sarah Clawson Willis Illustrated by Emma Cormarie

    $24.99
    A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn’t just a way of life, it’s an escape...

    A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.

    For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn’t just a way of life, it’s an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune.

    As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win ... Read More

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    A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn’t just a way of life, it’s an escape...

    A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.

    For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn’t just a way of life, it’s an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune.

    As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win ... Read More
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    A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.

    For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn’t just a way of life, it’s an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune.

    As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win and focuses all her energy on beating snobby Tolli Claybourne for first chair flute. But just when she thinks she’s hitting all the right notes, an accident leaves Lucy unable to play, and her mother threatens to withdraw her for poor grades. Now Lucy must choose: sabotage Tolli or give up on her dream.

     

    Details
    • Pages: 272
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: HarperAlley
    • Publication Date: 22nd April 2025
    • Trim Size: 5.5 x 8 in
    • Illustration Note: f/c
    • ISBN: 9780358447863
    Reviews

    “An insightful and optimistic yet realistic portrayal of coping with parental addiction.” — Kirkus Reviews

    Author Bio

    Sarah Clawson Willis (she/her) writes fiction and nonfiction for children, teens, and occasionally adults. She can usually be found working, as she teaches Latin and writing in addition to being an author. She really, really likes books, band, ancient Rome, animals, and the serial comma. She lives in North Carolina with her family and a smallish menagerie of pets. You can find Sarah on the web at sarahclawsonwillis.com.

    Emma Cormarie is a French American animation designer and illustrator originally from Bordeaux, France. While currently based in California, she works remotely with international publishers and studios. When she isn’t working, Emma can be found collecting cat pictures. Band Nerd is her first graphic novel.

    A heartfelt coming-of-age story about music, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of Roller Girl and New Kid.

    For twelve-year-old Lucy Carver, music isn’t just a way of life, it’s an escape from homework and home life with her alcoholic father. When Lucy starts seventh grade at Windley School of the Arts, with its high academic standards and even higher artistic expectations, it becomes much harder to keep everything in tune.

    As things spiral out of control with her parents and her schoolwork, Lucy grows desperate for a win and focuses all her energy on beating snobby Tolli Claybourne for first chair flute. But just when she thinks she’s hitting all the right notes, an accident leaves Lucy unable to play, and her mother threatens to withdraw her for poor grades. Now Lucy must choose: sabotage Tolli or give up on her dream.

     

    • Pages: 272
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Imprint: HarperAlley
    • Publication Date: 22nd April 2025
    • Trim Size: 5.5 x 8 in
    • Illustrations Note: f/c
    • ISBN: 9780358447863

    “An insightful and optimistic yet realistic portrayal of coping with parental addiction.” — Kirkus Reviews

    Sarah Clawson Willis (she/her) writes fiction and nonfiction for children, teens, and occasionally adults. She can usually be found working, as she teaches Latin and writing in addition to being an author. She really, really likes books, band, ancient Rome, animals, and the serial comma. She lives in North Carolina with her family and a smallish menagerie of pets. You can find Sarah on the web at sarahclawsonwillis.com.

    Emma Cormarie is a French American animation designer and illustrator originally from Bordeaux, France. While currently based in California, she works remotely with international publishers and studios. When she isn’t working, Emma can be found collecting cat pictures. Band Nerd is her first graphic novel.